A community of peers focused on Microsoft .NET related technologies…- Created an environment which provides a broad array of knowledge of existing and emerging .NET technologies. Thus when I or those in the group are presented with a challenge, while we may not be an expert in all technologies – we do have a solid foundation from which to quickly identify the most appropriate technologies on which to focus our attention and efforts to solve the problem at hand.- Established a strong network of individuals on which I can call for expert knowledge, including other .net technology professionals, community leaders / organizations and even internal Microsoft developers.- Created a venue to continue to polishing my public presentation skills, and through which to push myself to focus and present regularly on .NET technologies. I find it very rewarding to see others then use what I and others have presented to then improve their day-to-day development.- Through community and business outreach, I have more than quadrupled the user group’s yearly funding.

Partner in SecuredPay, focus on providing wireless restaurant order entry and secure PIN debit card transaction processing right in restaurant customer’s hands. This process eliminates fraudulent security risks such as "skimming" ( the act of copying down the credit card number by the server ).- Application Architecture- Database Architecture / Design- Patent AuthorSWIPE ( Secure Wireless Internet Payment Environment )[ C# 3.5, Smart Device/Compact Framework, Windows Mobile 5.0/6.0 / CE, WebServices, SQL Server ]- Created a suite of smart device Pocket PC applications, which provide a restaurant server the ability to securely take a customer's order directly at the table on the device, and more importantly allows the customer to process real-time PIN debit transactions via the virtual PIN pad.- First and only application that passed PCI ( Payment Card Industry ) certification for a virtual PIN pad debit application on a PocketPC. The application securely creates 3DES encrypted PIN blocks, thus allowing for real-time PIN debit transaction in the hands of a restaurant customer.- Designed security suite applications that apply security modification and monitoring. Once enabled these applications completely lock the PocketPC down, eliminating all access to the device and disabling non-essential applications.- Created transaction gateway WebService application that communicates between the device and is integrated into bank processors to facilitate real-time transactions and merchant reporting.

UW ITS department supports all of the University Hospital’s IT needs, including the OPO (Organ Procurement Organization) which coordinates and oversees the entire Organ Donation and Transplantation operations for Wisconsin.DonorLink[ C# 4.0, ASP.NET, Entity Framework 4, SQL, jQuery ]- Moved the OPO from a disjointed paper and Access DB based system to a unified online paperless real-time system for improved management and reporting on organ donations.DocumentRepository[ C# 4.0, ASP.NET, OData, Entity Framework 4, SQL 2008 Filestream ]- Fully online document archiving system, which moved the OPO towards being paperless.- Optimal utilization of new SQL 2008 Filestream type to any sized files.CrystalRepository[ C# 4.0, ASP.NET, Silverlight 4, RIA Services, OData, Entity Framework 4, SQL 2008 Filestream ]- On-demand background Crystal Report generation that exported to DocumentRepository, thus archiving all reports ever viewed – meeting and exceeding FDA requirements.

Olivia Greets is a VoIP based global remote receptionist service with a touch-screen Avatar interface.- VoIP ( Voice over IP ) communication architecture utilizing SIP / Asterisk server.- WPF ( Windows Presentation Foundation ) consuming WCF ( Windows Communication Foundation ) services, with SQL server backend.OliviaGreets[ C# 3.5, WPF, WCF, LINQ, VoIP, SIP, Asterisk, SQL ]- Created “VisitorView” WPF application- Utilized ShockWave Flash Avatar rendering software on a touch-screen wall mounted computer- Transmitted both SIP based audio and video to a remote call center.- Created “CallCenter” WinForm C# 3.5 application- Displays the SIP based audio and video for a call center operator.- Allowing not only full remote control of the Avatar’s speech, but remote control of doors at the site, and the ability to display various types of content, such as video/audio, maps and web sites to visitor.- Utilized SIP ( Session Initiation Protocol ), an IP network protocol for VoIP (Voice over IP).- Full Life-cycle development from concept, to architecture, to implementation, to successful product launch in the marketplace.- Worked remotely with team of architects in conjunction with Chicago development staff.

FirstData is a national electronic payment, electronic tax filing & electronic service management company. FirstData Government Solutions specialized in handled government contracts.- Application Architecture- Database Architecture / Design- Certified Government Background CheckAuthenticare ( ACR )[ C# 2.0, ASP.NET, AJAX, MSMQ, JavaScript, SQL Server, SQL Reporting Services, XML / XSLT ]- Authenticare automated management of in-home care; automated scheduling, tracking and billing of provider visits. Met full HIPAA compliancy.- Full Life-cycle development from concept to implementation, with distributed n-tier architecture.- Worked remotely with team of architects spread across the country.- Performed architecture analysis, load-testing and performance tuning of application at Microsoft’s MTC ( Microsoft Technology Center ) in Mountain View, CA.C# Training Classes Lead[ C# 2.0, ASP.NET, SQL Server, XML ]- Co-lead national mentoring program, teaching programming skills and concepts.- Provided employees located across the country with the highest level of knowledge on Microsoft technologies, architectural concepts, and optimal code implementation in order to facilitate the highest efficiency in accomplishing business objectives.- Developed, presented and oversaw training using InnerWorkings training materials.

US Bank is the 6th largest commercial bank in the United States.- Application Interface Usability Design / Acceptance- Automated Unit TestingAccountRecon ( Account Reconciliation )[ C# 2.0, ASP.NET, JavaScript, SQL Server, XML / XSLT ]- Essential core business application ensuring accurate comparison of the departmental account records, identifying errors and inconsistencies and issuing the appropriate corrections.- Full Life-cycle development from concept to implementation, with distributed n-tier architecture.

Medpace is a fully integrated clinical research organization that partners with the pharmaceutical and biotech organizations to bring new drugs to market.- Leadership of Development Team- Application Architecture- Database Architecture / DesignLaboratory Information System ( LIS )[ C# 1.0 / 1.1, ASP.NET, JavaScript, SQL Server, XML / XSLT ]- Lead a team of 10 individuals in developing a custom Laboratory Information System (LIS) for an in excess of 4 million dollar laboratory startup business.- LIS manages all aspects of the laboratory including everything from laboratory protocol setup, to interfacing test results from lab instruments, to end user daily reporting.

Evolv's core focus was upon practical application of Artificial Intelligence programming techniques. With this goal in mind Evolv created Skipjack, an internet credit card processing company.- Application Architecture- Database Architecture / DesignS.A.F.E. – Security Against Fraudulent Ecommerce[ C++ MFC, ASP, JavaScript, SQL Server ]- Using Artificial Intelligent techniques and heuristic analysis, SAFE profiled transactions based on a number of criteria, gauged the probability of fraudulence, and thus greatly reduced merchant liability.Skipjack Transaction Processing[ C++ MFC, ASP, JavaScript, SQL Server, XML ]- COM object which enabled real time online credit card transactions.- Integrated into major payment processors such as Vital (VISA), First Data, Global, etc - relayed TCP/IP packets over a frame-relay connection to the processor to get a real-time authorization.

Parallel processing algorithm analysis utilized to construct an execution time prediction simulation model that accurately predicted parallel computing algorithm timings. Utilized the MPI (Message Passing Interface) parallel communication language for the simulations.

Taught departmental classes, designed curriculum and projects for the Computer Science Department.In part, received the Clinton E. Stryker Distinguished Service Award for excelling as a Teaching Assistant.

Designed and implemented a Thermodynamic data visualization package. Received the highest accolades and rating possible for internship from the professor to whom I was assigned.